According to William Wordsworth, “Life is divided into three terms — that which was, which is, and which will be. Let us learn from the past to… Read more “Wisdom from Wordsworth”
Category: historical research
100 Years Ago
100 years ago, in 1920, my Great Uncle, George Francis Demmel, was sailing for Australia. He saw action the Royal Navy during WW1. Then, in January 1920… Read more “100 Years Ago”
Emma Zena Lossl circa 1939
Remembering my mother Emma Zena Lossl. She would have been 108 today, April 17th 2019. She was photographed with my father, Charles Lossl, circa 1939. I love… Read more “Emma Zena Lossl circa 1939”
My Reference Books, Stacked
Thank you so much to all my followers for your support. Welcome to my first Book Stack. These are some of the reference books, I use, to… Read more “My Reference Books, Stacked”
Inspiration from a WW2 memoir
Hello dear readers. I am currently translating my German Uncle’s, memoir from WW2.Research for my next book, Stealing the Rainbow The background story Emil Heitmann was an… Read more “Inspiration from a WW2 memoir”
The Cowkeeper’s Wish, Coming Soon
Dear Friends Today, I am delighted to tell you about a new book from fellow authors and genealogists, Tracy Kasaboski and Kristen den Hartog. Their book, The… Read more “The Cowkeeper’s Wish, Coming Soon”
My author interview with the BBC
Check out my interview with BBC Radio Wiltshire. The video is set to music and showcases documents and photos from my historical family saga, Mizpah Cousins: life,… Read more “My author interview with the BBC”
1924 London; this movie will take you back in time
Click to view An facinating historic colour movie of London in 1924 This movie was posted on Twitter by @StuartHumphryes It’s amazing to view the streets of… Read more “1924 London; this movie will take you back in time”
Melodic, healing waters of Bath, England
In Roman times Back in circa 70AD, the Romans discovered the hot water springs the rise from the deep, here in Bath. They named the city Aquae… Read more “Melodic, healing waters of Bath, England”
Blue-sky history?
Blue-sky thinking: Noun. blue-sky thinking (uncountable) (idiomatic) Thinking that is not grounded or in touch in the realities of the present. (idiomatic) Open-minded thinking. From wiktionary.org … Read more “Blue-sky history?”
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